The Benefits of Spin Polarization for Inertial and Magneto-Inertial Fusion Propulsion
Abstract
Spin-polarized fusion has the potential to lower the radiation shielding and ignition requirements for fusion rockets while simultaneously increasing the fusion fuel burnup and provide better momentum coupling to a spacecraft. This potential is estimated using simple, analytic techniques. Both DT and D3He fusion fuels are analyzed.
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